THE ROLE
Are you an OSHC Educator looking for the next step in your career, or a current OSHC Director looking to make a difference at a non-for-profit organisation?
The Y is currently seeking an OSHC Service Director to join us at the newly-opened Star of the Sea School OSHC in Henley Beach. As our OSHC Service Director, you will play a pivotal role in leading our passionate and dedicated team to create a supportive work atmosphere and deliver outstanding programs that promote children's growth and development.
At the Y, we are committed to providing an exceptional level of care and education for children. Your leadership and expertise will ensure that our care, recreation, and leisure programs are of the highest quality, providing children with the best possible experiences. You will inspire continuous learning and professional development among our educators, sharing information and knowledge on best practices, policy developments, and community changes.
As a motivated and customer-focused leader, you will go above and beyond to maintain the highest quality of service, placing a strong emphasis on the social, emotional, and interpersonal development of children.
The role is a part-time opportunity offering 33 hours per week.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates will also have, or be willing to obtain:
HLTAID009 Provide CPR
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
Certificate of completion for “Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care” (RRHAN-EC) Training
Food Handling
Strong leadership experience to staff, including training, quality improvement, support, and maintaining the standards of service (Desirable)
ABOUT THE Y
YMCA South Australia is a not-for-profit community organisation that has served the South Australian community for more than 170 years. Our aim is to develop the whole person, helping all South Australians connect with a better life - not only physical fitness and capabilities but also sense of identity, purpose, hope and dignity, psychological health, resilience, social connectedness, lifelong learning and contribution back into the community. We are a leading provider of recreation, community, and children’s services and we deliver programs and services across the state in settings including community recreation centres, swimming pools, health and fitness facilities, community centres, camps, early education and schools and youth services.
THE BENEFITS
Free Access - Free access to YMCA SA managed recreation centres (pools, gyms, courts) and for immediate family when visiting together
YMCA SA Discounts - 20% off programs, classes, café food, merch, and OSHC/Vacation Care services
Health and Wellbeing - Access to free flu vaccinations and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
Career Growth Opportunities - A culture of empowerment and growth with ongoing opportunities for learning and career/skill development
Additional Allowance – Receive an additional allowance on top of your pay through our participation in the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Scheme
HOW TO APPLY
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Ashlea Freer on 0400 819 028 or [email protected].
Does this sound like you? Please submit your resume and cover letter You must address the key selection criteria in your application. Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Applications close 30th September 2026.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened to make sure that the right people are in the right roles. This includes:
National Police Check (issued in the last 6 months)
DHS Working With Children Check
International Criminal History Record Check (if worked overseas in the last 5 years)
YMCA South Australia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding children and young people and other vulnerable people.
